Guerneville, California
Guerneville is a community of 4,100 people in Sonoma County, California.
Why visit Guerneville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include River theater, Gabes Rock, Pond Farm and The Old Bridge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Guerneville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Guerneville
Guerneville () is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Guerneville had a population of 4,552. The town is historically known as a logging community. It was founded by the Guerne family in the 1850s.
From the Wikipedia article Guerneville, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks5
Pond Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former American artist colony, and school
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
State natural reserve in California
08:00-(sunset+01:00)
Johnson's Beach
Beach · 1.3 mi
Johnson's Beach officially ends at the fence. The beach to the west of the summer dam is no long Johnson's Beach, and Johnson's Beach...
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Rio Nido Roadhouse
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
14540 Canyon Two Road
Mo-Fr 11:30-00:00; Sa-Su 09:00-00:00
The Bar and Cafe at The Rio Nido Lodge
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
4444 Wood Road
We-Th 17:30-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-22:00
La Fogata Taco Truck
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
15045 River Road
Mo-Su 16:00-21:00
La bodeguita #2
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
16380 Mill Street, Guerneville
Mo-Su 11:00-20:30
Guerneville Taco Truck
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
16632 Main Street, Guerneville
28 more on the map.
History
Guerneville developed adjacent to the Russian River. Redwoods grew in the riverbed with such vigor that just a few centuries ago, the valley had the greatest biomass density on the planet, according to local lore. The local Pomo Indians had long used the area as a summer camp and called it "Ceola" which meant "shady place."
A large stand of ancient trees is preserved in the Fife Creek watershed, now the centerpiece of Armstrong Woods Park. But many of the trees were logged in the late 19th century and the early 20th century, giving rise to the first English name for the place – "Stumptown." Logging in the area boomed after vast amounts of lumber were needed for rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake and associated fires.
From the History section of Guerneville, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
School · 0.5 mi
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)
School · 0.5 mi
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd., Guerneville
Guerneville Branch Sonoma County Public Library
Library · 1.0 mi
14107 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville
Healthcare2
Map of Guerneville
107 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 7.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 41°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 46°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 48°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 50°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 50°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 48°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 44°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 37°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Graton (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sonoma County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sonoma County Airport (STS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Forestville 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Graton 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Occidental 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Windsor 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Healdsburg 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Sebastopol 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Larkfield-Wikiup 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Bodega Bay 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Santa Rosa 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Rohnert Park 20 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Guerneville Regional Library - Sonoma County California - 2025, Jengod, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Icicle Tree - Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve, Cromis, CC BY 3.0
- Pond Farm Barn Exterior, MikeVdP, CC BY-SA 4.0
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